Tower 1202553 — Peterson, MN
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1202553 — tower (type not specified) near Peterson, Minnesota. Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1202553 is a 98 m (320 ft) tower near Peterson, Fillmore County, Minnesota. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Jan 28, 1963, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Sep 12, 2005. It is registered to ACE TELEPHONE ASSOCIATION.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1202553 |
| Unique system identifier | 2599301 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 28, 1963 |
| Registration issued | Sep 12, 2005 |
| Date dismantled | Sep 12, 2005 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 97-AGL-3110-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1J |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 13 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style A (9) |
The painting/lighting specification is copied as filed: the FAA marking and lighting chapters and paragraphs cited in the ASR record. The marking/lighting code is decoded using the FCC registration form's code list.
Registered owner
ACE TELEPHONE ASSOCIATION
Houston, MN · FRN 0002645927
Location
- Address
- 1.1 MI WNW
- City
- Peterson
- State
- Minnesota
- ZIP
- 55962
- County
- Fillmore County
- County FIPS
- 27045
- Coordinates
- 43.78883, -91.85569
Within ~40 km
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- Wilson, MN · 1206758152 m
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- Winona, MN · 1200126142 m
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How tall is structure 1202553 compared with others?
At 98 m, structure 1202553 is roughly in line with the 89 m average across the 34 structures registered in Fillmore County. It is about 26% above the Minnesota average of 77 m across 3,995 registrations. Among the 75,247 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 28% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 91 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 98 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 354 m, which puts the top of the structure 451 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1202553, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Peterson in Fillmore County, Minnesota, at coordinates 43.78883, -91.85569, with the site address filed as "1.1 MI WNW". Fillmore County has 34 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 45th-largest count among the 87 Minnesota counties with registrations, and 22 of them are marked constructed. Minnesota as a whole has 3,995 registrations, the 21st-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Wilson, MN · 1206758, a structure at 152 m (canceled).
What does the status "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1202553 on Sep 12, 2005. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 247 in Minnesota.
Who owns antenna structure 1202553?
The FCC record lists ACE TELEPHONE ASSOCIATION of Houston, MN as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002645927.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 97-AGL-3110-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1J, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 9, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style A". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 3, 4, 5, 13.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1202553?
Its registered overall height above ground is 98 m (320 ft), and 451 m (1,480 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1202553?
The registered owner is ACE TELEPHONE ASSOCIATION.
Where is antenna structure 1202553?
It is located near Peterson, Fillmore County, Minnesota at 1.1 MI WNW (43.78883, -91.85569). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Jan 28, 1963.
What type of structure is 1202553?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code TOWER, which decodes to "Tower (type not specified)". Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole. 75,247 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Fillmore County, MN?
Fillmore County has 34 FCC-registered antenna structures, 22 of them constructed — the 45th-largest count among 87 counties in Minnesota.
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 13, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1202553, Peterson, Fillmore County, Minnesota”, https://towercensus.com/towers/minnesota/peterson-1202553 (data as of October 13, 2026).